Forest Park, Illinois vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 17.5% cheaper than Forest Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,265 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Forest Park, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Forest Park, Illinois
Forest Park, IL vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Forest Park, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% lower
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  45.0% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower