Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 6.3% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $79,735 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% higher
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher