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


The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 20.0% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $312,051 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Oak Park, IL
Compared to Madison, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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