Carmel, Indiana vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 28.3% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $64,148 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Carmel, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower