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


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 21.9% cheaper than River Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,607 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in River Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than River Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Portland
than in River Forest, Illinois
River Forest, IL vs Portland, ME
Compared to River Forest, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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