Chatham, Illinois vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 40.5% more expensive than Chatham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,266 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chatham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Chatham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Chatham, Illinois
Chatham, IL vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Chatham, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  80.2% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher