Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 24.0% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $123,966 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher