Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Newton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 31.9% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,937 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Newton
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Newton, MA
Compared to Lake Forest, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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