What is a pro or con of living in Oak Forest, Illinoiscompared to Southern Pines, North Carolina?

Transportation is 85% more expensive in Oak Forest.

What salary do I need to live in Oak Forest, Illinois copmared to Southern Pines, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Southern Pines, North Carolina should increase to $50,450 in Oak Forest, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTHERN PINES vs. OAK FOREST
Cost of Living Comparison

Southern Pines, North Carolina vs. Oak Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Forest, Illinois is 0.9% more expensive than Southern Pines, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,450 in Oak Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oak Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Southern Pines, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
85% more expensive in Oak Forest
than in Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, NC vs. Oak Forest, IL

Compared to Southern Pines, Oak Forest is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

32.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.1% lower

Commute

85.2% higher

Health

18.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% higher

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Southern Pines, North Carolina vs. Oak Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Southern Pines, NC vs. Oak Forest, IL

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