Louisville, Kentucky vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 75.7% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $87,848 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
291% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Louisville, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.7% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  364.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher