Arlington, Virginia vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 24.7% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,655 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Arlington, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower