Budd Lake, New Jersey vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 27.9% more expensive than Budd Lake, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $63,961 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Budd Lake, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Budd Lake, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Budd Lake, New Jersey
Budd Lake, NJ vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Budd Lake, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower