Cost of Living Calculator - Glen Ellyn, Illinois vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 33.1% more expensive than Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $266,216 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Glen Ellyn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Glen Ellyn, IL vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Glen Ellyn, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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