What is a pro or con of living in Oak Forest, Illinoiscompared to West Chester, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 52% cheaper in Oak Forest.

What salary do I need to live in Oak Forest, Illinois copmared to West Chester, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in West Chester, Pennsylvania could decrease to $60,881 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.

WEST CHESTER vs. OAK FOREST
Cost of Living Comparison

West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Oak Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Forest, Illinois is 18.8% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,881 in Oak Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oak Forest, Illinois is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Oak Forest
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA vs. Oak Forest, IL

Compared to West Chester, Oak Forest is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.7% lower

Commute

38.3% higher

Health

16.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% lower

Cost of Food

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West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Oak Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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