Rockford, Illinois vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 60.6% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,277 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Rockford, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher