Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Escondido, California


The cost of living in Escondido, California is 7.6% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,193 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Escondido
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Escondido, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower

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