Columbus, Ohio vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 20.7% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $39,641 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Decatur
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Columbus, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower