Cost of Living Calculator - Charlotte, Iowa vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 92.4% more expensive than Charlotte, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $250,159 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Charlotte, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
353% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Charlotte, Iowa
Charlotte, IA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Charlotte, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.4% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  752.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher

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