Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Weston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Weston, Massachusetts is 59.4% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $159,391 in Weston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Weston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Weston
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Weston, MA
Compared to Lake Forest, Weston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher