Portland, Oregon vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 8.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $68,939 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Portland, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower