Rockford, Illinois vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 93.8% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,900 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
495% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Rockford, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.8% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  678.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  47.5% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher