DeKalb, Illinois vs. Gilbert, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilbert, Arizona is 45.7% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,862 in Gilbert, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilbert, Arizona is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Gilbert
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Gilbert, AZ
Compared to Dekalb, Gilbert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  53.0% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher