Decatur, Illinois vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 41.6% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,803 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Boone
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Decatur, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher