St. Charles, Missouri vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 59.5% more expensive than St. Charles, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $164,286 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than St. Charles, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in St. Charles, Missouri
St. Charles, MO vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to St. Charles, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher