Dublin, Ohio vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 37.5% more expensive than Dublin, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $378,185 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dublin, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Dublin, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Dublin, Ohio
Dublin, OH vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Dublin, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher