Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 46.9% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,439 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Charlottesville, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher