Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 7.3% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $46,366 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Albuquerque, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  55.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher