Cost of Living Calculator - River Forest, Illinois vs Indianapolis, Indiana


The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 40.7% cheaper than River Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,466 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in River Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than River Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in River Forest, Illinois
River Forest, IL vs Indianapolis, IN
Compared to River Forest, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

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