Cost of Living Calculator - Brownsville, Texas vs Oak Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 65.8% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $124,353 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs Oak Park, IL
Compared to Brownsville, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% higher
      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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  59.3% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  40.6% higher

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