Chicago, Illinois vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 13.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,657 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Chicago, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher