Boone, North Carolina vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 29.4% cheaper than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,309 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Boone, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Decatur
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Boone, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower