Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 33.8% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,924 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Evanston, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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