Decatur, TX vs Portland, TX

Decatur is moderately more affordable than Portland, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 89 compared to 96 for Portland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Portland 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 $1,492/month in Portland — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Decatur has cheaper rent, Portland actually has lower median home values ($226,900 vs $242,200).

Median household income in Decatur is $71,919 compared to $81,944 in Portland (-12.2%). While Portland 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 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Portland.