Florence, Kentucky vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 9.0% cheaper than Florence, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $45,514 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Florence, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Florence, Kentucky
Florence, KY vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Florence, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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