Mesa, Arizona vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 12.3% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $134,723 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
85% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Mesa, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher