Cost of Living Calculator - Starkville, Mississippi vs DeKalb, Illinois


The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 2.7% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $51,341 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
131% more expensive in DeKalb
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs Dekalb, IL
Compared to Starkville, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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