Decatur, AR vs Pangburn, AR

Pangburn is moderately more affordable than Decatur, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 67 compared to 59 for Pangburn, 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 $635/month in Pangburn — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pangburn is more affordable at $108,300 median vs $141,800.

Median household income in Decatur is $43,239 compared to $31,842 in Pangburn (+35.8%). 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 23.9% in Pangburn.