Cost of Living Calculator - Carbondale, Illinois vs Oak Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 55.8% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,913 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs Oak Park, IL
Compared to Carbondale, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  94.3% higher
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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