Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs River Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 22.9% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $38,536 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in River Forest
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs River_Forest, IL
Compared to Pasadena, River_Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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