Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Park, Illinois vs Sacramento, California


The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 14.8% more expensive than Forest Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,081 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Forest Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Forest Park, Illinois
Forest Park, IL vs Sacramento, CA
Compared to Forest Park, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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