Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 15.4% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,678 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Des Plaines, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher