Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Vacaville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vacaville, California is 15.3% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $156,710 in Vacaville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vacaville, California is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Vacaville
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Vacaville, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Vacaville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower