Oak Park, Illinois vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 29.5% more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,749 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Oak Park, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher