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


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 86.1% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $93,034 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Decorah, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.1% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  334.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  57.0% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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