McAllen, Texas vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 54.4% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $115,831 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Oak Park
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Mcallen, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  58.2% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.0% higher