Lawrence, Kansas vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 57.6% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $78,809 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Lawrence, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher