Lake Forest, Illinois vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 10.6% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $894,036 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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