Cost of Living Calculator - Oak Park, Illinois vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 127.1% more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $170,337 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
373% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Oak Park, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.1% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  63.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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