Cost of Living Calculator - Bothell, Washington vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 5.5% cheaper than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,242 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Bothell, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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