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LAKE FOREST vs. CHICAGO
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Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
31.9%
cheaper
than Lake Forest, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$34,074
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Chicago
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lake Forest, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
31.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
10.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
69.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.3% lower
Commute
47.8% higher
Health
8.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.7% lower
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