Oak Park, Illinois vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 35.3% cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $32,375 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Topeka
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Oak Park, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower