Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Tampa, Florida


The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 34.2% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,350 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Tampa
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Tampa, FL
Compared to Lake Forest, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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