Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Ashburn, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashburn, Virginia is 4.8% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,287 in Ashburn, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashburn, Virginia is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Ashburn
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Ashburn, VA
Compared to Lake Forest, Ashburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher