What is a pro or con of living in Oak Brook, Illinoiscompared to Oak Lawn, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 237% more expensive in Oak Brook.

What salary do I need to live in Oak Brook, Illinois copmared to Oak Lawn, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Oak Lawn, Illinois should increase to $71,449 in Oak Brook, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OAK LAWN vs. OAK BROOK
Cost of Living Comparison

Oak Lawn, Illinois vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 42.9% more expensive than Oak Lawn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,449 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Oak Lawn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Oak Lawn, Illinois

Oak Lawn, IL vs. Oak Brook, IL

Compared to Oak Lawn, Oak Brook is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

269.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% higher

Commute

11.9% lower

Health

7.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Oak Lawn, Illinois vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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