Cost of Living Calculator - Devens, Massachusetts vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 30.9% more expensive than Devens, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $117,807 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Devens, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Devens, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Devens, Massachusetts
Devens, MA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Devens, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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