Cost of Living Calculator - River Forest, Illinois vs Colorado Springs, Colorado


The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 24.4% cheaper than River Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,721 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in River Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than River Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in River Forest, Illinois
River Forest, IL vs Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to River Forest, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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