

Moving from Decatur to Florence
Moving from Decatur to Florence: −$34/mo after tax & rent
DecaturFlorenceAbout 41 miles apart, close enough to drive.
- Florence costs you more
- Rent under 30% of pay
$2,296/mo in Florence. $2,330/mo in Decatur. −$408 a year.
Decatur
$2,330
left each month
Florence
$2,296
−$34 vs Decatur
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Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 167 households moved Decatur → Florence (about 310 people, average AGI $52,419). 198 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
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| Per month | Decatur | Florence |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home | $5,058 | $4,993 |
| Rent | $772 | $741 |
| All other costs | $1,956 | $1,956 |
| Left over | $2,330 | $2,296 |
Left over each month is take-home pay minus rent and the rest of the bills. The gap between Decatur and Florence changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this · Leftover vs a COL index · Why a cheaper COL% can still lose leftover.
What the move itself costs
About 50 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,550–$2,950
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$1,950
- Rent a truck
- $350–$650
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Questions
Is Florence cheaper than Decatur after tax and rent?
For one adult in a one-bedroom, Florence leaves about $34 less a month. A one-bedroom is about $772 in Decatur and $741 in Florence.
Does Florence have state income tax?
Florence is in Alabama, which taxes wage income, plus a local wage tax of 1.00%.
Did people actually move from Decatur to Florence?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.