Decatur, TN vs Sparta, TN

Sparta is moderately more affordable than Decatur, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 75 compared to 71 for Sparta, 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 $821/month compared to $745/month in Sparta — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sparta is more affordable at $200,600 median vs $218,800.

Median household income in Decatur is $48,203 compared to $43,989 in Sparta (+9.6%). 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 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Sparta.