Cost of Living Calculator - Oak Park, Illinois vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 22.8% more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,422 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Golden
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs Golden, CO
Compared to Oak Park, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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