Kenosha, Wisconsin vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 81.6% more expensive than Kenosha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $272,350 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Kenosha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha, WI vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Kenosha, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.6% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  364.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher