Decatur, Illinois vs. Grand Prairie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas is 47.6% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $118,073 in Grand Prairie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Prairie, Texas is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Grand Prairie
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Grand Prairie, TX
Compared to Decatur, Grand Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher