Cost of Living in DeKalb County, IL

Modeled annual cost: $50,460.

Median family income: $93,970.

Affordability Snapshot

IL County Median

$46,460

State Rank

10thMost expensive counties in IL out of 102See Illinois county rankings

Median Income

$93,970

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in DeKalb County, IL.

$12,525 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$50,460

Per year

  • Transport:$12,525
  • Housing:$11,424
  • Taxes:$10,413
  • Healthcare:$6,851
  • Other Costs:$4,897
  • Food:$4,350
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Illinois

1Calhoun County, IL
$41,222
2Morgan County, IL
$42,968
3Rock Island County, IL
$43,203
4Randolph County, IL
$43,239
5Warren County, IL
$43,283

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