Oak Brook, Illinois vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 31.4% cheaper than Oak Brook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,894 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is cheaper than Oak Brook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Valparaiso
than in Oak Brook, Illinois
Oak Brook, IL vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Oak Brook, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower