Phoenix, Arizona vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 37.0% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,716 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Decatur
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Phoenix, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower