Davis, California vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 45.3% cheaper than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $27,338 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Davis, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower