Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Colorado Springs, Colorado


The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 31.3% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,539 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Lake Forest, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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