Tampa, Florida vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 52.0% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $379,942 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Tampa, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher