DeKalb, Illinois vs. Pomona, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pomona, California is 64.3% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $82,126 in Pomona, California to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pomona, California is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Pomona
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Pomona, CA
Compared to Dekalb, Pomona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  104.0% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher