Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois is 19.5% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,260 in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hawthorn Woods, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Hawthorn Woods
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Hawthorn Woods, IL
Compared to Lake Forest, Hawthorn Woods is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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