Lakewood, Colorado vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 13.1% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $56,543 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Lakewood, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher