What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Oak Park, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 105% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Oak Park, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Oak Park, Illinois should increase to $65,900 in San Diego, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OAK PARK vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Oak Park, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 31.8% more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,900 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in San Diego
than in Oak Park, Illinois

Oak Park, IL vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Oak Park, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

76.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.2% higher

Commute

11.9% lower

Health

1.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Oak Park, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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