Skokie, Illinois vs. Old Forge, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Old Forge, Pennsylvania is 26.9% cheaper than Skokie, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,559 in Old Forge, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Skokie, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Old Forge, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Skokie, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Old Forge
than in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, IL vs. Old Forge, PA
Compared to Skokie, Old Forge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower