Decatur, Indiana vs. Oswego, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oswego, Illinois is 40.1% more expensive than Decatur, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $70,066 in Oswego, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oswego, Illinois is more expensive than Decatur, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Oswego
than in Decatur, Indiana
Decatur, IN vs. Oswego, IL
Compared to Decatur, Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  89.5% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher