DeKalb, Illinois vs. Jackson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, New Jersey is 42.4% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,200 in Jackson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, New Jersey is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Jackson
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Jackson, NJ
Compared to Dekalb, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher