Charleston, Illinois vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 18.9% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,195 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Charleston, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher