Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Falls, Iowa vs Forest Lake, Illinois


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Illinois is 28.7% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $96,508 in Forest Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs Forest Lake, IL
Compared to Cedar Falls, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher

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