Cost of Living Calculator - DeKalb, Illinois vs Scarsdale, New York


The cost of living in Scarsdale, New York is 143.1% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $162,887 in Scarsdale, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarsdale, New York is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
748% more expensive in Scarsdale
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs Scarsdale, NY
Compared to Dekalb, Scarsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.1% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  597.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.6% higher
  Commute
  68.1% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher

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