Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 8.2% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $60,143 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher