Seattle, Washington vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 12.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,659 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Oak Brook
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Seattle, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.2% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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