DeKalb, Illinois vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 100.2% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,071 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in New York
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Dekalb, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.2% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  368.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.7% higher
  Commute
  134.6% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher