Cost of Living Calculator - Oak Forest, Illinois vs Berea, Kentucky


The cost of living in Berea, Kentucky is 20.7% cheaper than Oak Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,652 in Berea, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berea, Kentucky is cheaper than Oak Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Berea
than in Oak Forest, Illinois
Oak Forest, IL vs Berea, KY
Compared to Oak Forest, Berea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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