Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 10.6% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $161,002 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Los Angeles, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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