Decatur, IN vs Newburgh, IN

Decatur is moderately more affordable than Newburgh, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 67 compared to 76 for Newburgh, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newburgh 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 $885/month in Newburgh — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Decatur is more affordable at $132,900 median vs $216,300.

Median household income in Decatur is $58,867 compared to $72,431 in Newburgh (-18.7%). While Newburgh 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, more than the 14.7% in Newburgh.