Cost of Living in DeKalb, Illinois
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Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means DeKalb, IL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means DeKalb, IL is more expensive.
Overall, DeKalb, IL cost of living is 98.80.
DeKalb Cost of Living SperlingViews
Not as good as it seems: While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is... (read more)DeKalb: A semi-rural college community: As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,... (read more)Have an opinion about DeKalb? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for DeKalb Click Here