Wellston, Missouri vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 10.8% more expensive than Wellston, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $55,395 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellston, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Wellston, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
296% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Wellston, Missouri
Wellston, MO vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Wellston, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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)
  116.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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