DeKalb, Illinois vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 3.9% cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,040 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Dekalb, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower