Springfield, Illinois vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 11.7% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,037 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Springfield, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher