North Barrington, Illinois vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 13.3% more expensive than North Barrington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,650 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in North Barrington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than North Barrington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in North Barrington, Illinois
North Barrington, IL vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to North Barrington, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower