Cost of living in the Decatur Metro Area
2 counties across AL. Population: 156,924.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Decatur Metro Area
Average rent across the Decatur metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Decatur Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Decatur Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Decatur Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Decatur Metro Area
The Decatur metro area includes 2 counties. Sorted by population.
- Morgan County AL$2,770/moPop123,742 Rent$756/mo Income$64,858/yrMorgan County AL 123,742 $756/mo $64,858/yr $2,770/mo
- Lawrence County AL$2,759/moPop33,182 Rent$756/mo Income$60,040/yrLawrence County AL 33,182 $756/mo $60,040/yr $2,759/mo
Compare counties in the Decatur Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Decatur Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Decatur Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Decatur metro area is approximately $2,768 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Decatur Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Decatur metro area is $756 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Decatur Metro Area?
Lawrence County, AL is the most affordable county in the Decatur metro area at approximately $2,759 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Decatur Metro Area?
Morgan County, AL is the most expensive county in the Decatur metro area at approximately $2,770 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Decatur Metro Area?
The Decatur metro area covers 2 counties. The five largest by population are Morgan County, Lawrence County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.