Cost of Living Calculator - Bismarck, North Dakota vs DeKalb, Illinois


The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 10.9% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $40,095 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs Dekalb, IL
Compared to Bismarck, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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