Manhattan, New York vs. Oak Lawn, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Lawn, Illinois is 53.6% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $23,216 in Oak Lawn, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Lawn, Illinois is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Oak Lawn
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Oak Lawn, IL
Compared to Manhattan, Oak Lawn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.8% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% lower