Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Medina, Washington


The cost of living in Medina, Washington is 185.9% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $142,957 in Medina, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medina, Washington is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
360% more expensive in Medina
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake_Forest, IL vs Medina, WA
Compared to Lake_Forest, Medina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  185.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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