Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder, Colorado vs River Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 14.6% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $64,081 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in River Forest
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs River Forest, IL
Compared to Boulder, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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