Tacoma, Washington vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 41.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $17,415 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Decatur
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Tacoma, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.9% higher
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% lower