Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New York vs Oak Brook, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 63.2% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $122,425 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Amherst, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.2% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher

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