DeKalb, Illinois vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 27.8% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $249,192 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Dekalb, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  108.0% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher