Forest Park, Illinois vs. Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is 31.1% cheaper than Forest Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,466 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poplar Bluff, Missouri is cheaper than Forest Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Poplar Bluff
than in Forest Park, Illinois
Forest Park, IL vs. Poplar Bluff, MO
Compared to Forest Park, Poplar Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  56.5% lower
  Health
  37.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower