Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 90.6% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $95,284 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Greensboro, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.6% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  419.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher