Cost of Living Calculator - Wausau, Wisconsin vs River Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 77.7% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $133,251 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in River Forest
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs River Forest, IL
Compared to Wausau, River Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.7% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  359.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  75.6% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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