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
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher