Hutchinson Island South, Florida vs. Forest Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Lake, Illinois is 6.5% cheaper than Hutchinson Island South, Florida.

You would need a salary of $70,148 in Forest Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hutchinson Island South, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Hutchinson Island South, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Forest Lake
than in Hutchinson Island South, Florida
Hutchinson_Island_South, FL vs. Forest_Lake, IL
Compared to Hutchinson_Island_South, Forest_Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% lower
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher