DeKalb, Illinois vs. Fullerton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fullerton, California is 88.5% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $141,360 in Fullerton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fullerton, California is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
325% more expensive in Fullerton
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Fullerton, CA
Compared to Dekalb, Fullerton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.5% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  339.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  55.2% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher