Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs River Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 4.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $118,859 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in River Forest
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs River Forest, IL
Compared to Washington, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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