Manhattan, Kansas vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 19.7% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $64,244 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Decatur
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Manhattan, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower