Cost of Living Calculator - Olympia, Washington vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 40.8% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,420 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Olympia, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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