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Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain Brook, Alabama vs Lake Forest, Illinois

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 4.4% more expensive than Mountain Brook, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $78,330 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Mountain Brook, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Mountain Brook, Alabama
Mountain Brook, AL vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Mountain Brook, Lake Forest is:
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  4.4% higher
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  Food
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% higher
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  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
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  Personal
  15.7% higher
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