Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Park, Illinois vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 42.2% more expensive than Forest Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $162,580 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Forest Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Washington
than in Forest Park, Illinois
Forest Park, IL vs Washington, DC
Compared to Forest Park, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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