Oglesby, Illinois vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 13.8% more expensive than Oglesby, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,892 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oglesby, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Oglesby, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Oglesby, Illinois
Oglesby, IL vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Oglesby, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher