What is a pro or con of living in Lake Forest, Illinoiscompared to Alpharetta, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 48% more expensive in Lake Forest.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Forest, Illinois copmared to Alpharetta, Georgia?

A salary of $110,000 in Alpharetta, Georgia should increase to $137,260 in Lake Forest, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALPHARETTA vs. LAKE FOREST
Cost of Living Comparison

Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 24.8% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $137,260 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Alpharetta, Georgia

Alpharetta, GA vs. Lake Forest, IL

Compared to Alpharetta, Lake Forest is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

91.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% lower

Commute

22.4% lower

Health

2.5% lower

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Personal

9.4% higher

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Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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