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DECATUR vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Decatur, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
30.0%
more expensive
than Decatur, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$65,012
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Decatur, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Chicago
than in Decatur, Michigan
Decatur, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Decatur, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
30.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
96.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.3% lower
Commute
35.7% higher
Health
2.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
12.0% higher
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