Cost of Living Calculator - Waukee, Iowa vs Oak Brook, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 53.3% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $115,005 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Waukee, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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