Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs DeKalb, Illinois


The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 26.5% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $55,153 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Dekalb, IL
Compared to Chico, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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