Kingsport, Tennessee vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 5.9% more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $52,956 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Kingsport, Tennessee
Kingsport, TN vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Kingsport, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher