Cost of Living Calculator - Houlton, Maine vs DeKalb, Illinois


The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 17.1% more expensive than Houlton, Maine.

You would need a salary of $35,132 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houlton, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Houlton, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Houlton, Maine
Houlton, ME vs Dekalb, IL
Compared to Houlton, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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