What is a pro or con of living in Lake Forest, Illinoiscompared to Houston, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 262% more expensive in Lake Forest.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Forest, Illinois copmared to Houston, Texas?

A salary of $150,000 in Houston, Texas should increase to $247,539 in Lake Forest, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HOUSTON vs. LAKE FOREST
Cost of Living Comparison

Houston, Texas vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 65.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $247,539 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX vs. Lake Forest, IL

Compared to Houston, Lake Forest is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

65.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

302.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% lower

Commute

21.3% lower

Health

1.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Houston, Texas vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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