DeKalb, Illinois vs. St. Charles, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Missouri is 9.4% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,691 in St. Charles, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Missouri is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in St. Charles
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. St. Charles, MO
Compared to Dekalb, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher