Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 13.7% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,853 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Lake Forest, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher