Decatur, IN vs Marion, IN

Marion is moderately more affordable than Decatur, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 67 compared to 61 for Marion, 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 $804/month compared to $760/month in Marion — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marion is more affordable at $83,200 median vs $132,900.

Median household income in Decatur is $58,867 compared to $43,349 in Marion (+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 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in Marion.