Oak Park, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.8% cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,125 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Chicago
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak_Park, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Oak_Park, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower