River Forest, Illinois vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 26.3% cheaper than River Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,673 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in River Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than River Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Northampton
than in River Forest, Illinois
River Forest, IL vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to River Forest, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower