Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 25.6% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $104,126 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Decatur
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Springfield, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower