Cost of Living Calculator - Summit, New Jersey vs River Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 23.5% cheaper than Summit, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $122,393 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Summit, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Summit, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in River Forest
than in Summit, New Jersey
Summit, NJ vs River Forest, IL
Compared to Summit, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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