Novi, Michigan vs. River Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 24.8% more expensive than Novi, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $62,424 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Novi, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Novi, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in River Forest
than in Novi, Michigan
Novi, MI vs. River Forest, IL
Compared to Novi, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower