Forest Park, Illinois vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 25.2% cheaper than Forest Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,394 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Forest Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Champaign
than in Forest Park, Illinois
Forest Park, IL vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Forest Park, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  48.2% lower
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower