Cost of Living in DeKalb, IL
Population: 40,464 | Illinois
84
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
DeKalb is 16% less expensive than the national average.
78
Housing
67
Home Values
102
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $46,564
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -38%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,030/mo
- Median Home Value
- $202,900
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,115/mo
Everyday Prices in DeKalb
BLS Average Prices for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$3.20
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+4% vs US
🥚
$2.61
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+4% vs US
🥛
$4.20
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+4% vs US
🍞
$1.93
Bread (white)
per lb
+4% vs US
🍗
$4.32
Chicken breast
per lb
+4% vs US
⚡
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-23% vs US