Austin, Texas vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 6.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,025 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Austin, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% lower
      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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher