Decatur, TX vs Quitman, TX

Quitman is moderately more affordable than Decatur, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Decatur scores 89 compared to 80 for Quitman, 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 $1,047/month in Quitman — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Quitman is more affordable at $179,100 median vs $242,200.

Median household income in Decatur is $71,919 compared to $61,387 in Quitman (+17.2%). 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 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Quitman.