Monroe, Louisiana vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 50.6% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $143,088 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Monroe, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  33.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher