Locust Valley, New York vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 14.9% cheaper than Locust Valley, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,572 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Locust Valley, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Locust Valley, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Locust Valley, New York
Locust Valley, NY vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Locust Valley, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower