DeKalb, Illinois vs. Grambling, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grambling, Louisiana is 6.8% cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $27,969 in Grambling, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grambling, Louisiana is cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Grambling
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Grambling, LA
Compared to Dekalb, Grambling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower