Southfield, Michigan vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 31.2% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $70,662 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Decatur
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Southfield, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  38.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower