DeKalb, Illinois vs. Stillwater, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stillwater, Oklahoma is 1.8% cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,109 in Stillwater, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stillwater, Oklahoma is cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in Stillwater
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Stillwater, OK
Compared to Dekalb, Stillwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower