Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 2.3% cheaper than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,631 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Decatur
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Fort Dodge, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower