Kirkwood, Missouri vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 13.7% more expensive than Kirkwood, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $170,607 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Kirkwood, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Kirkwood, Missouri
Kirkwood, MO vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Kirkwood, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  54.1% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher