DeKalb, Illinois vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 162.9% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $197,209 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
467% more expensive in Manhattan
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Dekalb, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  162.9% 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
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  728.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.5% higher
  Commute
  108.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  51.4% higher