Decatur, MS vs Louisville, MS

Louisville is moderately more affordable than Decatur, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 67 compared to 59 for Louisville, 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 $539/month in Louisville — a 53% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Louisville has cheaper rent, Decatur actually has lower median home values ($125,800 vs $135,800).

Median household income in Decatur is $47,258 compared to $37,679 in Louisville (+25.4%). 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, more than the 17.2% in Louisville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.2°F vs 65.9°F). Decatur receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 54.8" in Louisville.