Oak Park, Illinois vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 3.0% cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $145,440 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
40% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Oak Park, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher