Cost of Living Calculator - Munster, Indiana vs Oak Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Forest, Illinois is 1.0% more expensive than Munster, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $50,502 in Oak Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Munster, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Munster, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
71% more expensive in Oak Forest
than in Munster, Indiana
Munster, IN vs Oak_Forest, IL
Compared to Munster, Oak_Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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