Cost of Living Calculator - River Forest, Illinois vs West St. Paul, Minnesota


The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 29.7% cheaper than River Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,126 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in River Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than River Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in West St. Paul
than in River Forest, Illinois
River Forest, IL vs West St. Paul, MN
Compared to River Forest, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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