Cost of Living Calculator - Kansas City, Missouri vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 79.3% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $89,647 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
304% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Kansas City, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.3% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  410.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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