Cost of Living Calculator - Newton, Massachusetts vs River Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 31.1% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,440 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in River Forest
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs River Forest, IL
Compared to Newton, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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