HEAD TO HEAD
Decatur vs El Paso
El Paso leads Decatur on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Decatur, AL
wins 1 of 5 factors
El Paso, TX
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Decatur | El Paso |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 92 | 92 |
| Affordable to rent | 90 ◆ | 76 |
| Climate comfort | 52 | 86 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 45 | 98 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 33 | 83 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Decatur | El Paso |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $233K | $233K |
| Typical rent | $1,116/mo | $1,520/mo |
| Average temperature | 11.4°C | 17.4°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.07 kWh/m²/day | 5.9 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #276 | #69 |
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.