Oak Park, Illinois vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 27.6% cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,196 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Oak Park, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower