Champaign, Illinois vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 108.2% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $114,514 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
392% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Champaign, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.2% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  413.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  60.8% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher