North Aurora, Illinois vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 71.6% more expensive than North Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,796 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than North Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in North Aurora, Illinois
North Aurora, IL vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to North Aurora, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.6% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher