Cost of Living Calculator - Carter Lake, Iowa vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 15.0% cheaper than Carter Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $42,494 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carter Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Carter Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Decatur
than in Carter Lake, Iowa
Carter Lake, IA vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Carter Lake, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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