Lake Forest, California vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 56.5% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $21,740 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake_Forest, CA vs. East_St._Louis, IL
Compared to Lake_Forest, East_St._Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% lower
      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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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