| | Lake Forest, IL | Mill Valley, CA | United States |
| Overall | 97.0 | 230.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.2 | 117.5 | 100 |
| Health | 96.3 | 110.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 285.4 | 626.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $898,600 | $1,814,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,400.0% | 9,820.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 93.7 | 122.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 141.0 | 164.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lake Forest 
4 Reviews
We relocated cross county to Lake Forest about a year ago due to a job change. We looked at nearby communities, within proximity of the work commute (the office is in More
Be prepared for a so called upscale town with entitled, overpaid, snooty people from teenagers who sneer at you to adults who look you up and down, who make demands on a More
Long cold winters, short cold springs, hot humid summers, nice More
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Reviews for Mill Valley 7 Reviews
I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved More
Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with More
Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches, More
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