Cost of Living Calculator - Emmaus, Pennsylvania vs River Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 43.2% more expensive than Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $71,604 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Emmaus, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in River Forest
than in Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Emmaus, PA vs River Forest, IL
Compared to Emmaus, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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