Forest Park, Illinois vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 2.0% more expensive than Forest Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,487 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Forest Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Forest Park, Illinois
Forest Park, IL vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Forest Park, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower