Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Oak Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 48.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $38,313 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Oak Park, IL
Compared to Berkeley, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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