Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Oak Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 20.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,668 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Oak Park, IL
Compared to Boston, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower

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