New Braunfels, Texas vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 15.3% cheaper than New Braunfels, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,354 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Braunfels, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than New Braunfels, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in DeKalb
than in New Braunfels, Texas
New Braunfels, TX vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to New Braunfels, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower