Phoenix, Arizona vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 22.5% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $38,730 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Phoenix, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower