Decatur, AR vs Hatfield, AR

Hatfield is moderately more affordable than Decatur, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 67 compared to 61 for Hatfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Decatur can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Decatur is $759/month compared to $671/month in Hatfield — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hatfield is more affordable at $118,800 median vs $141,800.

Median household income in Decatur is $43,239 compared to $38,783 in Hatfield (+11.5%). While Decatur is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Decatur spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.8% in Hatfield.