Evanston, Illinois vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 17.4% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,315 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Decatur
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Evanston, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower