Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 1.8% more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $203,618 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Fairfield, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
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  1.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  24.1% lower
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  Personal
  9.7% lower
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