Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Danbury, Connecticut


The cost of living in Danbury, Connecticut is 24.9% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,298 in Danbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Danbury, Connecticut is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Danbury
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Danbury, CT
Compared to Lake Forest, Danbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher

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