Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 42.4% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $172,843 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Lake Forest, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% lower
      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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower