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EVANSTON vs. DEKALB
Cost of Living Comparison
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Evanston, Illinois vs. DeKalb, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is
31.7%
cheaper
than Evanston, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$34,172
in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is
cheaper
than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Evanston, Dekalb is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
31.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
56.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.4% higher
Commute
39.9% lower
Health
41.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
9.2% lower
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