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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  Renter
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  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  76.4% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
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  Personal
  5.3% lower
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