Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs St. Louis, Missouri


The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 47.5% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,361 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs St. Louis, MO
Compared to Lake Forest, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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

© Best Places. All rights reserved.