Decatur, Illinois vs. Fayette, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayette, Mississippi is 2.2% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,095 in Fayette, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayette, Mississippi is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Fayette
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Fayette, MS
Compared to Decatur, Fayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower