Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Mansfield, Texas


The cost of living in Mansfield, Texas is 29.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $115,631 in Mansfield, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mansfield, Texas is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Mansfield
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Mansfield, TX
Compared to Lake Forest, Mansfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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