Tampa, Florida vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 18.8% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $60,506 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Tampa, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher