Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Forreston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forreston, Illinois is 17.0% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,513 in Forreston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forreston, Illinois is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Forreston
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Forreston, IL
Compared to Pittsburgh, Forreston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher