Chicago, Illinois vs. Park Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Park Forest, Illinois is 18.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,689 in Park Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Park Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Park Forest
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Park_Forest, IL
Compared to Chicago, Park_Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher