Forest Park, Illinois vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 71.0% more expensive than Forest Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $316,369 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Forest Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
325% more expensive in Irvine
than in Forest Park, Illinois
Forest Park, IL vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Forest Park, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.0% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  321.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower