Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 4.0% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,009 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
66% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Mount Vernon, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.7% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower