DeKalb, Illinois vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 13.7% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $19,322 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Tucson
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Dekalb, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher