San Jose, California vs. Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois is 50.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $64,093 in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Oakbrook Terrace
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Compared to San Jose, Oakbrook Terrace is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher