Cost of Living Calculator - Oak Brook, Illinois vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 4.4% more expensive than Oak Brook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $83,540 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Oak Brook, Illinois
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
19% more expensive in Boston
than in Oak Brook, Illinois
Oak Brook, IL vs Boston, MA
Compared to Oak Brook, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher

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