East Lansing, Michigan vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 6.7% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $46,674 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in DeKalb
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to East Lansing, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  41.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher