Oak Park, Illinois vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 11.2% cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,306 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island 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 Providence
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Oak Park, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher