Oak Park, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 6.3% more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,796 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Austin
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Oak Park, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower