Oak Park, Illinois vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 18.4% cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,196 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Oak Park, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher