Scarsdale, New York vs. River Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 30.0% cheaper than Scarsdale, New York.

You would need a salary of $69,956 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarsdale, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Scarsdale, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in River Forest
than in Scarsdale, New York
Scarsdale, NY vs. River Forest, IL
Compared to Scarsdale, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower