Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 1.3% more expensive than Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $10,639 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% more expensive in Chicago
than in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Oakbrook Terrace, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Oakbrook Terrace, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower