Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Rumson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rumson, New Jersey is 51.9% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,952 in Rumson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rumson, New Jersey is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Rumson
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Rumson, NJ
Compared to Lake Forest, Rumson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% higher
      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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher