La Porte, Indiana vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 17.5% cheaper than La Porte, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $41,265 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Porte, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than La Porte, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Decatur
than in La Porte, Indiana
La Porte, IN vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to La Porte, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower