Cost of Living Calculator - DeKalb, Illinois vs Scotland, Indiana


The cost of living in Scotland, Indiana is 15.9% cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,043 in Scotland, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotland, Indiana is cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Scotland
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs Scotland, IN
Compared to Dekalb, Scotland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  30.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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