DeKalb, Illinois vs. Mantua, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mantua, New Jersey is 16.6% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,314 in Mantua, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mantua, New Jersey is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Mantua
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Mantua, NJ
Compared to Dekalb, Mantua is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher