DeKalb, Illinois vs. Troy, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, New York is 9.7% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $15,363 in Troy, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, New York is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Troy
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Troy, NY
Compared to Dekalb, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher