Louisville, Kentucky vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 63.8% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $368,478 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Louisville, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.8% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  326.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher