Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Hamilton, New York


The cost of living in Hamilton, New York is 46.3% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $26,840 in Hamilton, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamilton, New York is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Hamilton
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Hamilton, NY
Compared to Lake Forest, Hamilton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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