Oak Brook, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 9.2% more expensive than Oak Brook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $545,950 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Oak Brook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in San Diego
than in Oak Brook, Illinois
Oak Brook, IL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Oak Brook, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower