Naperville, Illinois vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 35.4% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $270,772 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Naperville, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
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  35.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
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  Personal
  4.5% lower
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