Decatur, Illinois vs. Benton, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Louisiana is 39.7% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $104,781 in Benton, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Louisiana is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Benton
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Benton, LA
Compared to Decatur, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% higher
      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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher