Cost of Living Calculator - Oak Lawn, Illinois vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 4.5% more expensive than Oak Lawn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,362 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Oak Lawn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Chicago
than in Oak Lawn, Illinois
Oak_Lawn, IL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Oak_Lawn, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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