Kirkland, Washington vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 18.0% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,482 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Oak Brook
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Kirkland, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% lower
      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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower