Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Athens-Clarke County, Georgia


The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 44.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,926 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Lake Forest, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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