DeKalb County, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in DeKalb, Illinois?
$3,600 / month
for a family, 33.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $43,200 for the year for a family.
$2,833 / month
for a single person, 40.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $34,000 for the year for a single person.

DeKalb cost of living score
88.3
Less expensive
11.7% lower
than the US average
5.8% lower
than the Illinois average
DeKalb Illin County, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.7% lower than the U.S. average and 5.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

DeKalb County, IL

Housing costs in DeKalb?
A typical home costs $225,800, which is 33.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in DeKalb costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford DeKalb?
To live comfortably in DeKalb Illin County, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $43,200 for a family, and $34,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about DeKalb?
The cost of living in DeKalb, IL County is significantly lower than the US average. According to data, the median house value is $225,800 compared to the US average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living index for DeKalb County is 88.3, while the national average cost of living index is 100. This demonstrates that it is more affordable to live in DeKalb County than other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDeKalbIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  98.1  Unlock100.0
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  67.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  99.2  Unlock100.0
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  133.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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