Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Prospect Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in Prospect Heights, Illinois is 30.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,962 in Prospect Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prospect Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Prospect Heights
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Prospect Heights, IL
Compared to Lake Forest, Prospect Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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