Cost of Living Calculator - Arvada, Colorado vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 19.7% more expensive than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $119,666 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Arvada, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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