Osage, Iowa vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 18.8% more expensive than Osage, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,379 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Osage, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Osage, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Osage, Iowa
Osage, IA vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Osage, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower