Long Grove, Illinois vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 13.9% more expensive than Long Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $227,746 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Long Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Long Grove, Illinois
Long Grove, IL vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Long Grove, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower