Decatur, Illinois vs. Rochester, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Illinois is 25.4% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,701 in Rochester, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Illinois is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Rochester
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Rochester, IL
Compared to Decatur, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher