Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Oak Brook, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 44.9% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $181,090 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Madison, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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