Cost of Living Calculator - Van Buren, Maine vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 5.9% cheaper than Van Buren, Maine.

You would need a salary of $47,047 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Buren, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Van Buren, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Decatur
than in Van Buren, Maine
Van_Buren, ME vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Van_Buren, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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