Houghton, Michigan vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 41.7% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $70,838 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Houghton, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  74.9% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher