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


The cost of living in Malvern, Pennsylvania is 16.8% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,598 in Malvern, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malvern, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Malvern
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Malvern, PA
Compared to Lake Forest, Malvern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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