Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Falls, Iowa vs DeKalb, Illinois


The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 4.1% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,059 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs Dekalb, IL
Compared to Cedar Falls, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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