Boulder, Colorado vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 27.4% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,307 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Boulder, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower