Cost of Living Calculator - New Orleans, Louisiana vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 55.1% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $155,118 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to New Orleans, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher

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