Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Oak Lawn, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Lawn, Illinois is 4.3% more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $52,130 in Oak Lawn, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Lawn, Illinois is more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% more expensive in Oak Lawn
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Oak Lawn, IL
Compared to Wauwatosa, Oak Lawn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher