Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs River Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 28.0% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $153,566 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in River Forest
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs River Forest, IL
Compared to Portland, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% higher
      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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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