Decatur, Illinois vs. Ypsilanti, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ypsilanti, Michigan is 39.6% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,781 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ypsilanti, Michigan is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Ypsilanti
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Ypsilanti, MI
Compared to Decatur, Ypsilanti is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher