Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Alabama vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 30.5% cheaper than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $34,774 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Decatur
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Madison, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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