Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Manhattan, New York


The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 40.5% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,241 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Manhattan, NY
Compared to Lake Forest, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.9% higher
  Commute
  71.8% higher
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.4% higher

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