Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Oak Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 44.0% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $41,985 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Oak Park
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Oak Park, IL
Compared to San Rafael, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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