Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Oakland, New Jersey


The cost of living in Oakland, New Jersey is 13.6% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $10,375 in Oakland, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, New Jersey is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Oakland
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Oakland, NJ
Compared to Lake Forest, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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