Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Oak Brook, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 32.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $94,383 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Oak Brook
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Santa Barbara, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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