Lake Forest, Illinois vs. East Aurora, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Aurora, New York is 33.6% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $33,217 in East Aurora, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Aurora, New York is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in East Aurora
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. East Aurora, NY
Compared to Lake Forest, East Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower