Mattoon, Illinois vs. Jefferson, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson, South Dakota is 41.2% more expensive than Mattoon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,614 in Jefferson, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mattoon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson, South Dakota is more expensive than Mattoon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
273% more expensive in Jefferson
than in Mattoon, Illinois
Mattoon, IL vs. Jefferson, SD
Compared to Mattoon, Jefferson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% higher
      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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher