Waco, Texas vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 13.2% cheaper than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $134,569 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Decatur
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Waco, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower