River Forest, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 25.0% cheaper than River Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,500 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in River Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than River Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Chicago
than in River Forest, Illinois
River Forest, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to River Forest, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.0% higher
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