What is a pro or con of living in Glen Carbon, Illinoiscompared to Decatur, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 215% more expensive in Glen Carbon.

What salary do I need to live in Glen Carbon, Illinois copmared to Decatur, Illinois?

A salary of $45,000 in Decatur, Illinois should increase to $61,358 in Glen Carbon, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DECATUR vs. GLEN CARBON
Cost of Living Comparison

Decatur, Illinois vs. Glen Carbon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Carbon, Illinois is 36.4% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,358 in Glen Carbon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Glen Carbon, Illinois is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Glen Carbon
than in Decatur, Illinois

Decatur, IL vs. Glen Carbon, IL

Compared to Decatur, Glen Carbon is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

223.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.4% lower

Commute

32.6% higher

Health

15.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Decatur, Illinois vs. Glen Carbon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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