Chatham, Illinois vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 2.2% cheaper than Chatham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $160,011 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chatham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Chatham, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Decorah
than in Chatham, Illinois
Chatham, IL vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Chatham, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher