Lynchburg, Virginia vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 2.6% more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,279 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, VA vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Lynchburg, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher