Cost of Living Calculator - Lawrence, Kansas vs River Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 53.6% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $115,245 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in River Forest
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs River Forest, IL
Compared to Lawrence, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  53.2% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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