St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 23.4% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $92,571 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Oak Park
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to St. Paul, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% higher
      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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower