Hoffman Estates, Illinois vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 36.6% cheaper than Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $31,684 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Hoffman Estates, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Decatur
than in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates, IL vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Hoffman Estates, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower