Cost of Living Calculator - Monument, Colorado vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 14.6% more expensive than Monument, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $85,965 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Monument, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Monument, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Monument, Colorado
Monument, CO vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Monument, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher

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