Oak Ridge, North Carolina vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 6.4% cheaper than Oak Ridge, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,635 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Oak Ridge, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Oak Ridge, North Carolina
Oak Ridge, NC vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Oak Ridge, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher