Decatur, Illinois vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 50.8% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,401 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
344% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Decatur, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  329.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher