Houston, Texas vs. Oak Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Forest, Illinois is 5.7% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,827 in Oak Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Oak Forest
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Oak Forest, IL
Compared to Houston, Oak Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher