Lansing, Michigan vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 12.8% cheaper than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,575 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Decatur
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Lansing, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower