DeKalb, Illinois vs. Mauston, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mauston, Wisconsin is 10.1% cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,952 in Mauston, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mauston, Wisconsin is cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Mauston
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Mauston, WI
Compared to Dekalb, Mauston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower