Decatur, Illinois vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 23.9% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $29,746 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Decatur, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher