O'Fallon, IL vs River Forest, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. O'Fallon is 28.8% cheaper than River Forest. With a cost index of 96 vs 134, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from O'Fallon to River Forest should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in O'Fallon is $1,312/month compared to $1,411/month in River Forest — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: O'Fallon is more affordable at $274,100 median vs $676,900.

Median household income in O'Fallon is $102,793 compared to $148,711 in River Forest (-30.9%). While River Forest is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of O'Fallon spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in River Forest.

Climate-wise, O'Fallon is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.1°F in River Forest. O'Fallon receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 34.4" in River Forest.