Kettering, Ohio vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 44.5% more expensive than Kettering, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $72,268 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettering, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Kettering, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Kettering, Ohio
Kettering, OH vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Kettering, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  74.0% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher