Detroit, Michigan vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 65.6% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $82,807 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1002% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Detroit, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.6% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,178.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher