San Jose, California vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 31.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $34,163 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Oak Brook
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to San Jose, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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