River Forest, Illinois vs. Pontiac, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Illinois is 49.4% cheaper than River Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $25,279 in Pontiac, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in River Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Illinois is cheaper than River Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Pontiac
than in River Forest, Illinois
River Forest, IL vs. Pontiac, IL
Compared to River Forest, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  53.2% lower
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower