HEAD TO HEAD
Decatur vs Meridian
Decatur and Meridian split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Decatur, IL
wins 2 of 5 factors
Meridian, MS
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Decatur | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 99 | 99 |
| Affordable to rent | 97 ◆ | 82 |
| Climate comfort | 52 | 88 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 45 | 59 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 8 ◆ | 4 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Decatur | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $127K | $125K |
| Typical rent | $928/mo | $1,355/mo |
| Average temperature | 11.4°C | 17.9°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.07 kWh/m²/day | 4.58 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #378 | #397 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.