Belmont, California vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 49.1% cheaper than Belmont, California.

You would need a salary of $38,191 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Belmont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Belmont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Belmont, California
Belmont, CA vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Belmont, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower

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