Champaign, Illinois vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 99.0% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $99,495 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
371% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Champaign, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.0% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher