Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 35.7% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,340 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Madison
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Lake Forest, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
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  Personal
  5.2% lower
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