Oak Forest, Illinois vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 23.4% cheaper than Oak Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,836 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Oak Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Oak Forest, Illinois
Oak Forest, IL vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Oak Forest, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  37.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower