Decatur, TN vs Medina, TN

Decatur is moderately more affordable than Medina, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 75 compared to 85 for Medina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Medina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Decatur is $821/month compared to $1,089/month in Medina — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Decatur is more affordable at $218,800 median vs $261,400.

Median household income in Decatur is $48,203 compared to $93,964 in Medina (-48.7%). While Medina 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 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Medina.