Mequon, Wisconsin vs. River Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 17.3% more expensive than Mequon, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $58,640 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mequon, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Mequon, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in River Forest
than in Mequon, Wisconsin
Mequon, WI vs. River Forest, IL
Compared to Mequon, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower