Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 2.7% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $41,080 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
90% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher