Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Colorado vs DeKalb, Illinois


The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 36.7% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $86,100 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs Dekalb, IL
Compared to Lafayette, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  45.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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