Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Oak Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 27.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,274 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Oak Park
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Oak_Park, IL
Compared to Seattle, Oak_Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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