Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 33.2% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $133,249 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Alameda
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher