Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Oak Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 24.9% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $127,711 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Oak Park, IL
Compared to Petaluma, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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