Rent & cost of living comparison
Median rents are similar: $1,391 in Ottawa, IL vs $1,371 in Dekalb, IL. Household income is higher in Ottawa, IL ($71,413 vs $46,481). Dekalb, IL is more renter-heavy at 57.9% renters.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents
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