Kirkwood, Missouri vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 47.3% more expensive than Kirkwood, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $73,645 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Kirkwood, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Kirkwood, Missouri
Kirkwood, MO vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Kirkwood, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher