Kansas City, Kansas vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 17.3% cheaper than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $33,092 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Decatur
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Kansas City, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower