Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Brookfield, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookfield, Wisconsin is 29.4% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,966 in Brookfield, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookfield, Wisconsin is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Brookfield
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Brookfield, WI
Compared to Lake Forest, Brookfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher