Cost of Living Calculator - Mettawa, Illinois vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 16.2% more expensive than Mettawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,168 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mettawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Mettawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Mettawa, Illinois
Mettawa, IL vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Mettawa, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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