Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 75.3% more expensive than Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $131,462 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Oakbrook Terrace, IL vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Oakbrook Terrace, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.3% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower