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LAKE FOREST vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Lake Forest, California vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
34.9%
cheaper
than Lake Forest, California.
You would need a salary of
$26,052
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Chicago
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lake Forest, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
34.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
68.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.7% lower
Commute
24.1% higher
Health
5.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.1% higher
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