Streamwood, Illinois vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 62.3% more expensive than Streamwood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,152 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Streamwood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Streamwood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Streamwood, Illinois
Streamwood, IL vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Streamwood, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  264.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower