Seattle, Washington vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 49.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,089 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Seattle, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.2% higher
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower