Cost of Living Calculator - Oak Park, Illinois vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 15.4% more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,586 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Salinas
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Oak Park, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  63.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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