Cost of Living Calculator - Barrington, Illinois vs River Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 13.5% more expensive than Barrington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,735 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Barrington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Barrington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in River Forest
than in Barrington, Illinois
Barrington, IL vs River Forest, IL
Compared to Barrington, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% higher
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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