Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Dallas, Texas


The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 35.9% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $32,043 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Dallas
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Dallas, TX
Compared to Lake Forest, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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