Kennesaw, Georgia vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 22.0% cheaper than Kennesaw, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $58,472 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Kennesaw, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw, GA vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Kennesaw, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower