Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 78.1% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $133,591 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
339% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Buffalo, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.1% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  775.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher

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