Orinda, California vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 55.8% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $33,174 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Orinda, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher