Cost of Living Calculator - Elm Grove, Wisconsin vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 29.0% more expensive than Elm Grove, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $167,667 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elm Grove, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Elm Grove, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Elm Grove, Wisconsin
Elm Grove, WI vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Elm Grove, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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