Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 19.2% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,581 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Lake Forest, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower