North Chicago, Illinois vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 100.3% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $100,129 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
527% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North_Chicago, IL vs. Lake_Forest, IL
Compared to North_Chicago, Lake_Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.3% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  667.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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