Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 4.9% cheaper than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,569 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Decatur
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Waterloo, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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