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


The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 29.9% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,048 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs Oak_Park, IL
Compared to Cambridge, Oak_Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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