Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 15.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,674 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.