Cost of Living Calculator - Gary, South Dakota vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 27.4% cheaper than Gary, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $54,480 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Gary, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Decatur
than in Gary, South Dakota
Gary, SD vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Gary, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower

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