Watseka, Illinois vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 115.4% more expensive than Watseka, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $161,547 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Watseka, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Watseka, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
860% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Watseka, Illinois
Watseka, IL vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Watseka, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.4% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,041.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  85.8% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher