Decatur, Illinois vs. Troy, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Alabama is 14.9% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,445 in Troy, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Alabama is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Troy
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Troy, AL
Compared to Decatur, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher