Alexandria, Virginia vs. Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois is 24.4% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,776 in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Oakbrook Terrace
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Compared to Alexandria, Oakbrook Terrace is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher