Bethesda, Maryland vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 21.8% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $39,111 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Oak Brook
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Bethesda, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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