Phoenix, Arizona vs. Oak Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Forest, Illinois is 7.2% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $46,412 in Oak Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Oak Forest
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Oak Forest, IL
Compared to Phoenix, Oak Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher