Somerset, New Jersey vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 45.3% cheaper than Somerset, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $27,356 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Somerset, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Decatur
than in Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset, NJ vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Somerset, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  50.8% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower