Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Missouri vs River Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 59.5% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $119,599 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in River Forest
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs River Forest, IL
Compared to Columbia, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  80.4% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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