Cost of Living Calculator - Memphis, Tennessee vs DeKalb, Illinois


The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 8.6% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $32,594 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs Dekalb, IL
Compared to Memphis, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher

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