Murphysboro, Illinois vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 13.9% more expensive than Murphysboro, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $153,816 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Murphysboro, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Murphysboro, Illinois
Murphysboro, IL vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Murphysboro, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher