Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 44.4% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,700 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Decatur
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Bellingham, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.9% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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