Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoffman Estates, Illinois is 31.4% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,296 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoffman Estates, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Hoffman Estates
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Hoffman Estates, IL
Compared to Lake Forest, Hoffman Estates is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower