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


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 113.0% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $149,119 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
549% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Fairfield, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.0% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  590.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  53.4% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher

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