Lakewood, Colorado vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 47.3% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $126,559 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Decatur
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Lakewood, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower