Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 40.4% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $29,809 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Decatur
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Modesto, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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