Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Greenwich, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greenwich, Connecticut is 56.2% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,109 in Greenwich, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greenwich, Connecticut is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Greenwich
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Greenwich, CT
Compared to Lake Forest, Greenwich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% higher
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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