Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 15.3% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,336 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Decatur
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Charleston, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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