Cost of Living Calculator - Elizabeth, New Jersey vs Park Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Park Forest, Illinois is 27.1% cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $45,221 in Park Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Park Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Park Forest
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs Park Forest, IL
Compared to Elizabeth, Park Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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