Buffalo, New York vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 4.9% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $71,356 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Buffalo, Dekalb 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher