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DALLAS vs. DEKALB
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Dallas, Texas vs. DeKalb, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is
16.6%
cheaper
than Dallas, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$120,881
in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is
cheaper
than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Dallas, Dekalb is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
16.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
32.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.8% lower
Commute
34.1% lower
Health
26.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
6.2% lower
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