Alameda, California vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 42.0% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $104,314 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Alameda, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% lower
      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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower