Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Indiana vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 89.4% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $228,918 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Columbus, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.4% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  379.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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