Fort Myers, Florida vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 13.1% cheaper than Fort Myers, Florida.

You would need a salary of $43,447 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Myers, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Myers, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers, FL vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Fort Myers, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher