Buffalo, New York vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 22.6% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,701 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Decatur
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Buffalo, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher