Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 24.6% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,370 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Decatur
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Albuquerque, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  39.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower