Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Foster City, California


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 76.0% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $304,397 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Foster City
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.0% higher
      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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher

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