Maple Shade, New Jersey vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 61.8% more expensive than Maple Shade, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $113,265 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Maple Shade, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Maple Shade, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Maple Shade, New Jersey
Maple Shade, NJ vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Maple Shade, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  315.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher