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Florence vs Decatur
Florence and Decatur
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Decatur are above the US rate in this release, 10.4 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Florence to Decatur
In 2022-2023, 198 households filed a move from Florence to Decatur (about 320 people, average adjusted gross income $43,818). 167 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $741 in Florence and $772 in Decatur. Florence has a state tax on wages. Decatur has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Decatur is 86% of the national level for the same work, against 85% in Florence.
Decatur averages 216 sunny days, with July highs around 90°F and January nights around 36°F. Florence is 213 sunny days, 90°F in July, 35°F in January. Commutes average 25 minutes in Decatur and 25 in Florence.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 198 households moved Florence → Decatur (about 320 people, average AGI $43,818). 167 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Florence and Decatur changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
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 Decatur cheaper than Florence after tax and rent?
No. Decatur leaves about $31 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $741 in Florence and $772 in Decatur.
Does Decatur have state income tax?
Decatur is in Alabama, which taxes wage income, plus a local wage tax of 1.00%.
Did people actually move from Florence to Decatur?
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.