Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Oak Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Forest, Illinois is 18.8% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $95,077 in Oak Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Oak Forest
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Oak Forest, IL
Compared to Indianapolis, Oak Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher