Oak Brook, Illinois vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 35.0% cheaper than Oak Brook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $32,505 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Oak Brook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Houston
than in Oak Brook, Illinois
Oak Brook, IL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Oak Brook, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower