DeKalb, Illinois vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 28.6% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $180,071 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Dekalb, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  33.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower