Evanston, Illinois vs. River Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 16.2% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,117 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in River Forest
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. River Forest, IL
Compared to Evanston, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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