Decatur, TX vs Plum Grove, TX

Plum Grove is moderately more affordable than Decatur, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 89 compared to 82 for Plum Grove, 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 $1,089/month compared to $1,216/month in Plum Grove — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Decatur has cheaper rent, Plum Grove actually has lower median home values ($121,800 vs $242,200).

Median household income in Decatur is $71,919 compared to $70,362 in Plum Grove (+2.2%). Decatur does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Decatur spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in Plum Grove.