Marblehead, Massachusetts vs. River Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 11.1% cheaper than Marblehead, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,444 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Marblehead, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in River Forest
than in Marblehead, Massachusetts
Marblehead, MA vs. River Forest, IL
Compared to Marblehead, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% lower
      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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower