Oak Forest, Illinois vs. Dyer, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dyer, Indiana is 2.3% cheaper than Oak Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,860 in Dyer, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dyer, Indiana is cheaper than Oak Forest, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Dyer
than in Oak Forest, Illinois
Oak Forest, IL vs. Dyer, IN
Compared to Oak Forest, Dyer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower