Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 44.4% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $111,214 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Decatur
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Evanston, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% lower
      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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower

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