Brooklyn, New York vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 34.1% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $49,418 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Brooklyn, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% lower
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  31.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower