DeKalb, Illinois vs. Mahwah, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mahwah, New Jersey is 64.1% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $216,656 in Mahwah, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mahwah, New Jersey is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Mahwah
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Mahwah, NJ
Compared to Dekalb, Mahwah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.1% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  74.6% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher