Cost of Living Calculator - DeKalb, Illinois vs Cleveland, Ohio


The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 14.1% cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,650 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Cleveland
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs Cleveland, OH
Compared to Dekalb, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  33.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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