Cost of Living Calculator - Belle Meade, Tennessee vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 41.3% cheaper than Belle Meade, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $29,348 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Belle Meade, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Belle Meade, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Belle Meade, Tennessee
Belle Meade, TN vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Belle Meade, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% lower
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% higher

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