Norton Shores, Michigan vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 38.6% more expensive than Norton Shores, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $135,630 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Norton Shores, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Norton Shores, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Norton Shores, Michigan
Norton Shores, MI vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Norton Shores, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher