Cost of Living Calculator - Forest, Louisiana vs Forest Lake, Illinois


The cost of living in Forest Lake, Illinois is 38.4% more expensive than Forest, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $33,237 in Forest Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Forest, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Forest Lake
than in Forest, Louisiana
Forest, LA vs Forest Lake, IL
Compared to Forest, Forest Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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)
  276.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher

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