Oakbrook, Kentucky vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 10.2% more expensive than Oakbrook, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $82,655 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakbrook, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Oakbrook, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Oakbrook, Kentucky
Oakbrook, KY vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Oakbrook, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% higher
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher