Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Santa Clarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 6.4% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,796 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Santa Clarita
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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