Decatur, Illinois vs. Reserve, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reserve, Louisiana is 23.5% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,752 in Reserve, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reserve, Louisiana is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Reserve
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Reserve, LA
Compared to Decatur, Reserve is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  80.6% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher