Queens, New York vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 27.7% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $54,234 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Queens, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.5% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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