Oak Park, Illinois vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 25.0% cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,510 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Oak Park, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower