Decatur, IN Cost Of Living
Decatur's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Indiana
In America
What is the cost of living in Decatur, IN?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Decatur has an overall cost of living index of 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Indiana, Decatur has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Indiana's index of 86.
The standard of living in Decatur ranks as #629 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Indiana. By definition, that implies Decatur ranks as the #5,789 most expensive place in the Hoosier State.
Decatur Cost Of Living Vs. Indiana
| Living Expense | Decatur | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 84 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 50 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 96 | 100 | |
Decatur, IN Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Indiana, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
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Detailed Decatur Services Costs Vs. Indiana
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Detailed Decatur Utilities Costs Vs. Indiana
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Decatur
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Decatur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance, OH | 16,741 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Van Wert, OH | 10,531 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Celina, OH | 10,498 | 87 | 1.0x |
| Bluffton, IN | 10,298 | 82 | 1.0x |
| Wapakoneta, OH | 9,662 | 86 | 1.0x |
| Bryan, OH | 8,243 | 87 | 1.0x |
| St. Marys, OH | 8,227 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Delphos, OH | 7,066 | 87 | 1.0x |
| Union, OH | 6,777 | 89 | 1.1x |
| Union, KY | 5,988 | 112 | 1.3x |
