Lake Forest, Illinois vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 7.0% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,490 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
93% more expensive in New York
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Lake Forest, New York is:
  Homeowner
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  7.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  60.1% higher
  Commute
  93.3% higher
  Health
  32.5% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  9.9% higher
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