Oak Brook, Illinois vs. Munster, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Munster, Indiana is 32.0% cheaper than Oak Brook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,003 in Munster, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Munster, Indiana is cheaper than Oak Brook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Munster
than in Oak Brook, Illinois
Oak Brook, IL vs. Munster, IN
Compared to Oak Brook, Munster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% lower
      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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower