What is a pro or con of living in Park Forest, Illinoiscompared to Blue Island, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 21% cheaper in Park Forest.

What salary do I need to live in Park Forest, Illinois copmared to Blue Island, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Blue Island, Illinois could decrease to $46,989 in Park 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.

BLUE ISLAND vs. PARK FOREST
Cost of Living Comparison

Blue Island, Illinois vs. Park Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Park Forest, Illinois is 6.0% cheaper than Blue Island, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,989 in Park Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Island, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Park Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Blue Island, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Park Forest
than in Blue Island, Illinois

Blue Island, IL vs. Park Forest, IL

Compared to Blue Island, Park Forest is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

2.6% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Blue Island, Illinois vs. Park Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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