Jacksonville, Florida vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 27.3% cheaper than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $85,080 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Decatur
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Jacksonville, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower