Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Oak Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 55.2% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $22,380 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs Oak_Park, IL
Compared to Santa_Monica, Oak_Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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