Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Oak Brook, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 36.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $136,778 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Chicago, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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