Louisville, Kentucky vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 20.7% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $60,368 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Lake Zurich
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Louisville, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher