Columbus, Ohio vs. Oak Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Forest, Illinois is 16.8% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $58,391 in Oak Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Oak Forest
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Oak Forest, IL
Compared to Columbus, Oak Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher