Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Ridgefield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Ridgefield, Connecticut is 3.0% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $178,159 in Ridgefield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgefield, Connecticut is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% more expensive in Ridgefield
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Ridgefield, CT
Compared to Lake Forest, Ridgefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% higher
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher

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