Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Illinois vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 23.1% cheaper than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,671 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Decatur
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Aurora, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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