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LAKE FOREST vs. LOS ANGELES
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Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
11.8%
more expensive
than Lake Forest, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$324,226
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
more expensive
than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
11.8% higher
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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Taxes Considered
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Food
3.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
7.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.3% lower
Commute
76.4% higher
Health
6.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
5.3% lower
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