Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Tuscaloosa, Alabama


The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 44.5% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,640 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Lake Forest, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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