Decatur, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 145.0% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $183,723 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
887% more expensive in Seattle
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Decatur, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.0% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,044.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% lower
  Commute
  96.4% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.8% higher