Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 39.9% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,952 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Philadelphia, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  347.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower