Cost of Living Calculator - Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 71.9% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $171,865 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.9% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  354.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher

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