Oak Park, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 16.7% cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,324 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Madison
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Oak Park, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower