Mason City, Iowa vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 73.9% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $113,007 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Mason City, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.9% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  130.8% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher