Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. River Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 38.6% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $124,763 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in River Forest
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. River Forest, IL
Compared to Virginia Beach, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher