Whiting, Indiana vs. Oak Lawn, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Lawn, Illinois is 21.4% more expensive than Whiting, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,685 in Oak Lawn, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Whiting, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Lawn, Illinois is more expensive than Whiting, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Oak Lawn
than in Whiting, Indiana
Whiting, IN vs. Oak Lawn, IL
Compared to Whiting, Oak Lawn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher