Riverside, Illinois vs. River Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 15.9% more expensive than Riverside, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,929 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Riverside, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in River Forest
than in Riverside, Illinois
Riverside, IL vs. River Forest, IL
Compared to Riverside, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% higher
      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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower