Edwardsville, Illinois vs. Forest Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Park, Illinois is 13.9% more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $29,742 in Forest Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Park, Illinois is more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Forest Park
than in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville, IL vs. Forest Park, IL
Compared to Edwardsville, Forest Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher