Cost of Living Calculator - Ladue, Missouri vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 13.1% cheaper than Ladue, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,440 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ladue, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Ladue, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Ladue, Missouri
Ladue, MO vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Ladue, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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