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GOLDEN VALLEY vs. LAKE FOREST
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Golden Valley, Minnesota vs. Lake Forest, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is
40.7%
more expensive
than Golden Valley, Minnesota.
You would need a salary of
$215,293
in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is
more expensive
than Golden Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Golden Valley, Minnesota
Golden Valley, MN vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Golden Valley, Lake Forest is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
40.7% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
7.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
133.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.2% lower
Commute
9.9% lower
Health
27.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.7% higher
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