Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 74.5% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $87,265 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Morgantown, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.5% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  295.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher