Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Forest Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Park, Illinois is 31.4% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $38,760 in Forest Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Park, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Forest Park
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Forest Park, IL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Forest Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  64.5% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher