Oak Lawn, Illinois vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 12.0% cheaper than Oak Lawn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,018 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is cheaper than Oak Lawn, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Lexington
than in Oak Lawn, Illinois
Oak Lawn, IL vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Oak Lawn, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower