Forest Park, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 44.9% more expensive than Forest Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $28,971 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Forest Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Boston
than in Forest Park, Illinois
Forest Park, IL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Forest Park, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher