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Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs San Jose, California

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 36.4% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $238,740 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, San Jose is:
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  36.4% higher
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  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% higher
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  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  61.2% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
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  Personal
  5.0% lower
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