Decatur, Illinois vs. Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is 6.6% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,942 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poplar Bluff, Missouri is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Poplar Bluff
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Poplar Bluff, MO
Compared to Decatur, Poplar Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher