Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Missouri vs Oak Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 35.5% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $196,513 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs Oak Park, IL
Compared to Columbia, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  84.8% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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