Wheeling, Illinois vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 30.9% cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,052 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Decatur
than in Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling, IL vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Wheeling, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower