Decatur, Illinois vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 29.2% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $90,438 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in College Station
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Decatur, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower