Decatur, Georgia vs. Oswego, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oswego, Illinois is 3.9% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $77,947 in Oswego, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oswego, Illinois is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in Oswego
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Oswego, IL
Compared to Decatur, Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% higher
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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