Oak Park, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 26.0% more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $126,048 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Boston
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Oak Park, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher