Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Short Pump, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Pump, Virginia is 31.3% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,327 in Short Pump, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Pump, Virginia is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Short Pump
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Short Pump, VA
Compared to Lake Forest, Short Pump is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower