Ellington, Connecticut vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 36.9% cheaper than Ellington, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $41,630 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellington, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Ellington, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Decatur
than in Ellington, Connecticut
Ellington, CT vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Ellington, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% lower
      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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower