Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 40.2% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,913 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Decatur
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Lowell, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% lower