Elmwood Park, Illinois vs. Forest Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Park, Illinois is 3.8% cheaper than Elmwood Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,093 in Forest Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmwood Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Park, Illinois is cheaper than Elmwood Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Forest Park
than in Elmwood Park, Illinois
Elmwood_Park, IL vs. Forest_Park, IL
Compared to Elmwood_Park, Forest_Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher