Lake Forest, Illinois vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 54.8% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $116,117 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  68.8% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  9.2% higher
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