Sioux City, Iowa vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 8.4% cheaper than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,789 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Decatur
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Sioux City, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower