Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Oak Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 71.9% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $14,060 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Oak Park, IL
Compared to Palo Alto, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.9% 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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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