DeKalb, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 1.8% cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $12,768 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in St. Louis
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Dekalb, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% lower
      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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower