Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Wilton, Connecticut


The cost of living in Wilton, Connecticut is 11.5% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $83,614 in Wilton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilton, Connecticut is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Wilton
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Wilton, CT
Compared to Lake Forest, Wilton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% higher
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% higher
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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