Cost of Living Calculator - Valparaiso, Indiana vs Oak Lawn, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Lawn, Illinois is 2.0% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $76,489 in Oak Lawn, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Lawn, Illinois is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% more expensive in Oak Lawn
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs Oak_Lawn, IL
Compared to Valparaiso, Oak_Lawn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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