Zip 60130 (Forest Park, IL) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Forest Park, Illinois?
$4,200 / month
for a family, 22.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $50,400 for the year for a family.
$3,767 / month
for a single person, 21.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $45,200 for the year for a single person.

Forest Park cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Forest Park (zip 60130), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 60130 (Forest Park, IL)

Housing costs in Forest Park?
A typical home costs $262,500, which is 22.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.6% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Forest Park costs $1,300 per month, which is 3.2% more than the national average of $1,260 and 7.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Forest Park?
To live comfortably in Forest Park (zip 60130), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $50,400 for a family, and $45,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Forest Park?
The cost of living in Forest Park, IL is slightly higher than the national average. The median home value in this zip code is $192,790; the median household income is $61,181; and the mean monthly rent is $1,350. Prices for food, transportation, and other necessities are all higher than the national average as well. However, with a high median income number and several amenities available nearby, Forest Park offers its inhabitants more than a few options when it comes to necessities and recreation activities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesForest ParkIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  96.3  Unlock100.0
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  95.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  95.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  139.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for 12 years don't listen to the negative reviews, no issues but the cost of living as far as apartments or houses is a little steep imo, but that's just  More

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