DeKalb, Illinois vs. Sussex, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sussex, New Jersey is 34.8% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,399 in Sussex, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sussex, New Jersey is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Sussex
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Sussex, NJ
Compared to Dekalb, Sussex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  87.8% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher