Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 33.0% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $598,481 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
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  33.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
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  Personal
  6.6% higher
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