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Cost of Living Calculator - DeKalb, Illinois vs Cambridge, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 106.3% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $103,147 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
343% more expensive in Cambridge
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs Cambridge, MA
Compared to Dekalb, Cambridge is:
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  106.3% higher
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  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  455.9% higher
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  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
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  Personal
  25.3% higher
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