Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs West Chester, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 21.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $128,559 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in West Chester
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs West Chester, PA
Compared to Lake Forest, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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