Naperville, Illinois vs. Forest Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Illinois is 14.5% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,101 in Forest Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Forest_Lake, IL
Compared to Naperville, Forest_Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher