Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Forest Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Forest Park, Illinois is 4.4% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $271,538 in Forest Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Park, Illinois is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% more expensive in Forest Park
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Forest Park, IL
Compared to Madison, Forest Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  56.3% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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