Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 54.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,876 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Cleveland
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Lake Forest, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower