Cost of Living Calculator - Lawrence, Kansas vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 69.1% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $126,844 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Lawrence, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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