Carmel, Indiana vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 6.3% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $53,144 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
59% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Carmel, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  50.7% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower