Oak Park, Illinois vs. Valley Stream, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley Stream, New York is 27.1% more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,558 in Valley Stream, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Stream, New York is more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Valley Stream
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Valley Stream, NY
Compared to Oak Park, Valley Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.6% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher