Decatur, IL
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$63,129
across all roles
Cost Index
82
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,222/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Decatur?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.81× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 82 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,716/mo, Decatur is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
82
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,222
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,716
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$55,422
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.81×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Decatur
By gross annual salary
- $198,541
- $197,529
- $196,151
- $192,656
- $190,520
- $190,510
- $188,578
- $185,815
- $178,763
- $176,577
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $9,954/mo
- $9,892/mo
- $9,809/mo
- $9,596/mo
- $9,466/mo
- $9,465/mo
- $9,348/mo
- $9,180/mo
- $8,751/mo
- $8,618/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Decatur
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.