Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 82.3% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $91,129 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
301% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.3% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  408.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher