Dickson, Tennessee vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 73.2% more expensive than Dickson, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $86,593 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dickson, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Dickson, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Dickson, Tennessee
Dickson, TN vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Dickson, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  335.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher