Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Oak Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Forest, Illinois is 14.9% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $46,831 in Oak Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Oak Forest
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Oak Forest, IL
Compared to Meridian, Oak Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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