Boerne, Texas vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 31.8% more expensive than Boerne, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,886 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boerne, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Boerne, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Boerne, Texas
Boerne, TX vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Boerne, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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