Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 73.4% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $86,718 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
336% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Milwaukee, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.4% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  457.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher