Bloomington, Indiana vs. River Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 62.0% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $80,995 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in River Forest
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. River Forest, IL
Compared to Bloomington, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  90.4% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher