Longview, Texas vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 16.7% cheaper than Longview, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,500 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Longview, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Decatur
than in Longview, Texas
Longview, TX vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Longview, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower