DeKalb, Illinois vs. Buchanan, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buchanan, Missouri is 16.5% cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,746 in Buchanan, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buchanan, Missouri is cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Buchanan
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Buchanan, MO
Compared to Dekalb, Buchanan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower