Milton, Massachusetts vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 7.5% cheaper than Milton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,271 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Milton, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Milton, Massachusetts
Milton, MA vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Milton, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower