Oak Park, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 37.9% more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,940 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Seattle
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Oak Park, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher