Rent & cost of living comparison
Ottawa, IL is 8% cheaper to rent than Dekalb, IL, with median rents of $1,287 vs $1,394. 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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