Decatur, MS vs Hickory Flat, MS

Hickory Flat is moderately more affordable than Decatur, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 67 compared to 63 for Hickory Flat, 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 $826/month compared to $729/month in Hickory Flat — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hickory Flat is more affordable at $100,900 median vs $125,800.

Median household income in Decatur is $47,258 compared to $36,481 in Hickory Flat (+29.5%). 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% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Hickory Flat.

Climate-wise, Decatur is notably warmer with an average of 63.2°F compared to 59.6°F in Hickory Flat. Decatur receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 55.5" in Hickory Flat.