Cost of Living Calculator - DeKalb, Illinois vs Phenix City, Alabama


The cost of living in Phenix City, Alabama is 2.7% cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,647 in Phenix City, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phenix City, Alabama is cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Phenix City
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs Phenix City, AL
Compared to Dekalb, Phenix City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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