Hickory, North Carolina vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 22.3% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,832 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Decatur
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Hickory, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower