Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Lancaster, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 42.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,449 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Lancaster, PA
Compared to Lake Forest, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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