Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 79.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $89,545 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Lafayette, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.1% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  369.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher

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