Iowa City, Iowa vs. Oak Lawn, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Lawn, Illinois is 17.9% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,734 in Oak Lawn, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Lawn, Illinois is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
101% more expensive in Oak Lawn
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Oak Lawn, IL
Compared to Iowa City, Oak Lawn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  101.8% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher