Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Cherry Creek, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cherry Creek, Colorado is 4.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $383,756 in Cherry Creek, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cherry Creek, Colorado is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Cherry Creek
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Cherry Creek, CO
Compared to Lake Forest, Cherry Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower