Boca Raton, Florida vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 30.5% more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $146,121 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Boca Raton, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher