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LAKE FOREST vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Palo Alto, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is
174.6%
more expensive
than Lake Forest, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$4,119,289
in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is
more expensive
than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Palo Alto is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
174.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
15.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
294.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.4% lower
Commute
50.1% higher
Health
11.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
4.0% lower
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