Decatur, Illinois vs. Fairview Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairview Heights, Illinois is 19.6% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,781 in Fairview Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairview Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Fairview Heights
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Fairview Heights, IL
Compared to Decatur, Fairview Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher