Ohio, Illinois vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 12.3% more expensive than Ohio, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,133 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ohio, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Ohio, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Ohio, Illinois
Ohio, IL vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Ohio, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher