Cost of Living Calculator - Mankato, Minnesota vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 82.6% more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $91,309 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Mankato, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.6% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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