San Marcos, Texas vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 21.6% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,789 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Oak Park
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to San Marcos, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher