Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Ottawa, Illinois


The cost of living in Ottawa, Illinois is 55.6% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $33,314 in Ottawa, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottawa, Illinois is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Ottawa
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Ottawa, IL
Compared to Oakland, Ottawa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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