Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 13.5% cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $129,735 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Decatur
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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