Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 19.8% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $40,095 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Philadelphia, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower