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Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs River Forest, Illinois

The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 89.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $141,882 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
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• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
479% more expensive in River Forest
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs River Forest, IL
Compared to Birmingham, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
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  89.2% higher
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  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  684.5% higher
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  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
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  Personal
  13.5% higher
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