Washington Park, Illinois vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 145.5% more expensive than Washington Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $184,110 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Washington Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1529% more expensive in Oakland
than in Washington Park, Illinois
Washington Park, IL vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Washington Park, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.5% 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
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,647.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher