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SAN DIEGO vs. LAKE FOREST
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San Diego, California vs. Lake Forest, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is
1.7%
cheaper
than San Diego, California.
You would need a salary of
$93,342
in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is
cheaper
than San Diego, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to San Diego, Lake Forest is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
15.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.6% lower
Commute
22.0% lower
Health
8.2% higher
Taxes
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Personal
4.5% higher
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