Irvine, California vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 32.8% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $33,600 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Irvine, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher