Albany, California vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 67.9% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $64,109 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Decatur
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Albany, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower