St. Louis, Missouri vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 17.2% cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $41,415 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Decatur
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to St. Louis, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower