Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 17.8% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $58,894 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm_Springs, CA vs Lake_Forest, IL
Compared to Palm_Springs, Lake_Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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