Cost of Living Calculator - Ferguson, Missouri vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 10.9% cheaper than Ferguson, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $44,538 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferguson, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Ferguson, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Decatur
than in Ferguson, Missouri
Ferguson, MO vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Ferguson, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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