Decatur, AR vs Huntington, AR

Huntington is moderately more affordable than Decatur, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 67 compared to 61 for Huntington, 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 $884/month in Huntington — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Decatur has cheaper rent, Huntington actually has lower median home values ($47,100 vs $141,800).

Median household income in Decatur is $43,239 compared to $34,444 in Huntington (+25.5%). 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, less than the 30.8% in Huntington. The Decatur ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.