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


The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 17.5% cheaper than Oak Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,229 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is cheaper than Oak Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Columbus
than in Oak Forest, Illinois
Oak Forest, IL vs Columbus, IN
Compared to Oak Forest, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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