Decatur, Illinois vs. Dodge City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dodge City, Kansas is 9.3% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $82,007 in Dodge City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dodge City, Kansas is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Dodge City
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Dodge City, KS
Compared to Decatur, Dodge City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher