Dartmouth, Massachusetts vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 28.3% cheaper than Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,830 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Dartmouth, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Dartmouth, MA vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Dartmouth, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  40.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower