Apex, North Carolina vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 7.4% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,707 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
51% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Apex, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher