Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Salina, Kansas


The cost of living in Salina, Kansas is 52.7% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $26,472 in Salina, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salina, Kansas is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Salina
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Salina, KS
Compared to Lake Forest, Salina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower

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

© Best Places. All rights reserved.