Decatur, Illinois vs. Monticello, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monticello, Illinois is 24.2% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,117 in Monticello, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monticello, Illinois is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Monticello
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Monticello, IL
Compared to Decatur, Monticello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher