Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 18.0% more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,494 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Elmhurst, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower