Oak Forest, Illinois vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 13.4% cheaper than Oak Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $13,166 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Oak Forest, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Oak Forest, Illinois
Oak Forest, IL vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Oak Forest, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower