Cost of Living Calculator - Jacksonville, Florida vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 67.3% more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $702,679 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Jacksonville, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.3% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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