Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Bowling Green, Kentucky


The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 46.3% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,264 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Lake Forest, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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