Cost of Living Calculator - Oak Park, Illinois vs Princeton, New Jersey


The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 21.7% more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $91,273 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Princeton
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs Princeton, NJ
Compared to Oak Park, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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