Oak Brook, Illinois vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 14.8% more expensive than Oak Brook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,386 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Oak Brook, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% more expensive in New York
than in Oak Brook, Illinois
Oak Brook, IL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Oak Brook, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.9% higher
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher