Cost of Living Calculator - Paola, Kansas vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 26.8% cheaper than Paola, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $47,569 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Paola, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Paola, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Decatur
than in Paola, Kansas
Paola, KS vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Paola, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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