What is a pro or con of living in DeKalb, Illinoiscompared to Hudson, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 50% cheaper in DeKalb.

What salary do I need to live in DeKalb, Illinois copmared to Hudson, Wisconsin?

A salary of $70,000 in Hudson, Wisconsin could decrease to $51,521 in DeKalb, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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HUDSON vs. DEKALB
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Hudson, Wisconsin vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Q: Is it expensive to live in DeKalb, Illinois compared to Hudson, Wisconsin?

Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Hudson, Wisconsin.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 26.4% cheaper than Hudson, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $51,521 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Hudson, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Hudson, Wisconsin

Hudson, WI vs. Dekalb, IL

Compared to Hudson, Dekalb is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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7.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.9% lower

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Utilities

1.6% higher

Commute

29.9% lower

Health

18.9% higher

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Personal

6.8% lower

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