Cost of Living Calculator - River Forest, Illinois vs Madison, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 29.2% cheaper than River Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,112 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in River Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than River Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Madison
than in River Forest, Illinois
River Forest, IL vs Madison, WI
Compared to River Forest, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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