Cost of Living Calculator - North Oaks, Minnesota vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 2.3% more expensive than North Oaks, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $76,753 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in North Oaks, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than North Oaks, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in North Oaks, Minnesota
North Oaks, MN vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to North Oaks, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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