Park Forest, IL Cost of Living


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Park Forest cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Park Forest, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Park Forest, IL

Housing costs in Park Forest?
A typical home costs $137,600, which is 59.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.1% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Park Forest costs $1,470 per month, which is 2.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.3% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Park Forest?
To live comfortably in Park Forest, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $26,280 for a family, and $51,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Park Forest?
The cost of living in Park Forest, IL is quite affordable compared to other cities in the area. The median home value is $111,400, which is well below the average for Illinois and the US. Additionally, the cost of groceries, transportation, utilities, and health care are all lower than the national average. This makes it an ideal place for those looking to save money on their day to day expenses while still enjoying all that this vibrant community has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPark ForestIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  9294100
  88.096.9100.0
  38.680.2100.0
  $137,600$241,700$338,100
  97.5%97.7%100.0%
  133.1106.2100.0
  140.1107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I'm happy to share that it IS coming back. I'm very thankful we found this community. Our family (husband, wife, 1 young child) recently bought our a little house here  More

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Park Forest is beautiful, but it's going down. You can see tons of green, an excellent library, but also plenty of vacant buildings. In its hay day, it must have been  More

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Over 11 years ago

No disrespect to the remaining officials and friends from my upbringing; but, leave town. I read how Park forest continues to fight off urban decay. It's simply a  More

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