Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Marin City, California


The cost of living in Marin City, California is 9.3% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,664 in Marin City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marin City, California is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Marin City
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Marin City, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Marin City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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