Lincoln, Nebraska vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 8.0% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $124,230 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Lincoln, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher