Cost of Living Calculator - Waco, Texas vs River Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 81.5% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $118,014 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in River Forest
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs River Forest, IL
Compared to Waco, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.5% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  84.1% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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