Antioch, IL vs DeKalb, IL

DeKalb is moderately more affordable than Antioch, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Antioch scores 94 compared to 84 for DeKalb, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Antioch can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Antioch is $1,118/month compared to $1,030/month in DeKalb — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: DeKalb is more affordable at $202,900 median vs $299,700.

Median household income in Antioch is $118,635 compared to $46,564 in DeKalb (+154.8%). While Antioch is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Antioch spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, less than the 26.5% in DeKalb.