Cost of Living Calculator - Creston, Iowa vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 4.7% cheaper than Creston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,455 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Creston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Creston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Decatur
than in Creston, Iowa
Creston, IA vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Creston, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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