Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Scarsdale, New York


The cost of living in Scarsdale, New York is 29.9% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $194,829 in Scarsdale, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarsdale, New York is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Scarsdale
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Scarsdale, NY
Compared to Lake Forest, Scarsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.2% higher
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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

© Best Places. All rights reserved.