Lake Forest, California vs. McHenry, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McHenry, Illinois is 41.0% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $44,254 in McHenry, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McHenry, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in McHenry
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Mchenry, IL
Compared to Lake Forest, Mchenry is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower