Huntsville, Alabama vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 73.8% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $130,320 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Huntsville, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.8% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher