Dallas, Texas vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 45.4% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $109,084 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Dallas, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher