Austin, Texas vs. River Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 10.7% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,998 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in River Forest
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. River Forest, IL
Compared to Austin, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher