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DETROIT vs. DEKALB
Cost of Living Comparison
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Detroit, Michigan vs. DeKalb, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is
5.1%
cheaper
than Detroit, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$47,463
in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is
cheaper
than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Detroit, Dekalb is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
5.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
170.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.6% higher
Commute
56.7% lower
Health
52.1% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
1.9% higher
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