Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Mountain View, California


The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 76.9% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,464 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.9% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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