Chicago Heights, Illinois vs. Oak Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Forest, Illinois is 14.0% more expensive than Chicago Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,006 in Oak Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Chicago Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Oak Forest
than in Chicago Heights, Illinois
Chicago_Heights, IL vs. Oak_Forest, IL
Compared to Chicago_Heights, Oak_Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower