Decatur, IN vs Sheridan, IN

Decatur is moderately more affordable than Sheridan, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 67 compared to 72 for Sheridan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sheridan 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 $788/month in Sheridan — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sheridan has cheaper rent, Decatur actually has lower median home values ($132,900 vs $177,200).

Median household income in Decatur is $58,867 compared to $65,104 in Sheridan (-9.6%). While Sheridan 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 14.5% in Sheridan.