Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 53.7% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,831 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  98.3% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher