Bayard, NE vs Decatur, NE

Decatur is moderately more affordable than Bayard, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Bayard scores 57 compared to 51 for Decatur, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bayard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bayard is $553/month compared to $433/month in Decatur — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Decatur is more affordable at $78,800 median vs $107,900.

Median household income in Bayard is $61,818 compared to $49,028 in Decatur (+26.1%). While Bayard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bayard spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, more than the 10.6% in Decatur.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 50.1°F). Decatur receives more rainfall at 28.3" per year compared to 15.7" in Bayard.