Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 34.8% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,929 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Decatur
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Philadelphia, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  50.7% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower

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