Cost of Living Calculator - Des Peres, Missouri vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 27.0% more expensive than Des Peres, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $95,246 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Peres, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Des Peres, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Des Peres, Missouri
Des Peres, MO vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Des Peres, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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