Huntington, West Virginia vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 11.7% more expensive than Huntington, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $83,753 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Huntington, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington, WV vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Huntington, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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)
  82.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher