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


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 33.6% cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $49,782 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Decatur
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Shawnee, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower

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