11 Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois

6) Park Forest

The Chicago suburb of Park Forest has some of the lowest house prices in the area. The median home value in this town is $90,100, which is the third lowest home value in this part of the state. It also has a low cost of living. Park Forest’s cost of living is 98, while Chicago’s is a much higher 116. If you’re a nature lover, Park Forest is a good choice for you. The town lives up to its name—it has more than 2,000 acres of parks and recreation facilities. This includes playgrounds, skate parks, ball fields, tennis courts, and picnic pavilions. The town also has a public pool that’s the perfect place to cool off in summer. There are also plenty of local restaurants, chain restaurants, and shops in Park Forest.