Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 47.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,671 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Charlotte, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher