Des Moines, Iowa vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 86.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $102,662 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
349% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Des Moines, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.7% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  62.9% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher