Owensboro, Kentucky vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 5.0% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $78,741 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Owensboro, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower