DeKalb, Illinois vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 189.8% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $231,829 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
500% more expensive in San Francisco
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Dekalb, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  189.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  849.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  104.9% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  22.1% higher
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