DeKalb, Illinois vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 43.8% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,733 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in College Park
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. College Park, MD
Compared to Dekalb, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  70.9% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher