Decatur, NE vs Stamford, NE

Decatur is moderately more affordable than Stamford, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 51 compared to 55 for Stamford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stamford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Decatur is $433/month compared to $625/month in Stamford — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Decatur has cheaper rent, Stamford actually has lower median home values ($51,400 vs $78,800).

Median household income in Decatur is $49,028 compared to $32,917 in Stamford (+48.9%). Decatur offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Decatur spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Stamford.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 52.2°F). Decatur receives more rainfall at 28.3" per year compared to 20.1" in Stamford.