Decatur, AR vs Nashville, AR

Decatur, AR and Nashville, AR have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.9% difference in their overall index. Decatur scores 67 while Nashville scores 64 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Decatur is $759/month compared to $698/month in Nashville — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nashville is more affordable at $138,400 median vs $141,800.

Median household income in Decatur is $43,239 compared to $39,207 in Nashville (+10.3%). 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 21.4% in Nashville.