Decatur, Illinois vs. Gonzales, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gonzales, Louisiana is 41.5% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,730 in Gonzales, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gonzales, Louisiana is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Gonzales
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Gonzales, LA
Compared to Decatur, Gonzales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher