What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Oak Park, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 59% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Oak Park, Illinois?

A salary of $57,000 in Oak Park, Illinois should increase to $70,536 in Washington, District of Columbia (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. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Oak Park, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 23.7% more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,536 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Washington
than in Oak Park, Illinois

Oak Park, IL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Oak Park, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.6% higher

Commute

0.8% lower

Health

8.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Oak Park, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Oak Park, IL vs. Washington, DC

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