Cost of Living Calculator - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs DeKalb, Illinois


The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 8.4% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $12,827 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs Dekalb, IL
Compared to Pittsburgh, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  40.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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