Burlington, North Carolina vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 85.0% more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $218,315 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Burlington, North Carolina
Burlington, NC vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Burlington, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.0% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  503.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  68.8% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher