Pullman, Washington vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 13.0% cheaper than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,492 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Pullman, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Pullman, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher