Oak Park, Illinois vs. Lake Ridge, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Ridge, Virginia is 1.7% cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,137 in Lake Ridge, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Ridge, Virginia is cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% cheaper in Lake Ridge
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Lake Ridge, VA
Compared to Oak Park, Lake Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher