Cedar Lake, Indiana vs. Oak Lawn, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Lawn, Illinois is 8.0% more expensive than Cedar Lake, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $53,992 in Oak Lawn, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Lake, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Lawn, Illinois is more expensive than Cedar Lake, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
71% more expensive in Oak Lawn
than in Cedar Lake, Indiana
Cedar Lake, IN vs. Oak Lawn, IL
Compared to Cedar Lake, Oak Lawn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher