Jonesborough, Tennessee vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 79.9% more expensive than Jonesborough, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $89,954 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Jonesborough, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Jonesborough, Tennessee
Jonesborough, TN vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Jonesborough, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.9% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher