Wichita Falls, Texas vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 108.2% more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas.

You would need a salary of $104,095 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
524% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls, TX vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Wichita Falls, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.2% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  680.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% higher