Oak Park, Illinois vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 5.7% cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,165 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Oak Park, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher