Decatur, Illinois vs. Groton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Groton, Connecticut is 54.0% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,007 in Groton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Groton, Connecticut is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in Groton
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Groton, CT
Compared to Decatur, Groton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher