Zip 60452 (Oak Forest, IL) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Oak Forest, Illinois?
$4,080 / month
for a family, 24.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $48,960 for the year for a family.
$3,900 / month
for a single person, 18.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,800 for the year for a single person.

Oak Forest cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Oak Forest (zip 60452), 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 60452 (Oak Forest, IL)

Housing costs in Oak Forest?
A typical home costs $256,100, which is 24.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.0% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oak Forest costs $1,350 per month, which is 5.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.7% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Oak Forest?
To live comfortably in Oak Forest (zip 60452), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $48,960 for a family, and $46,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oak Forest?
The cost of living in 60452 Oak Forest, IL is generally higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces, housing costs such as renting and buying a home are above the US median while groceries and restaurant prices are slightly lower than the US median. The overall cost of living index is about 15% higher than the US average, but transportation and healthcare costs are below the US median. Taxes are also slightly higher than the national average. In general, 60452 Oak Forest, IL is an expensive place to live compared to other cities in the state though some goods and services may be cheaper than other areas.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesOak ForestIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  96.0  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  96.0  Unlock100.0
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  139.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 19 years ago

reasonable living prices. half hour drive to city. near many restaurants. very good grade schools, high schools, and community  More

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