Kent, Ohio vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 4.0% more expensive than Kent, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $103,951 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Kent, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Kent, Ohio
Kent, OH vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Kent, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  42.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower