Whitefish, Montana vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 23.4% more expensive than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $61,707 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Whitefish, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Whitefish, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher