Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Oak Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 39.6% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $94,918 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Oak Park, IL
Compared to Iowa City, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  99.1% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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