Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 42.4% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,306 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Lake Forest, Huntsville 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)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower