Pekin, Illinois vs. Lake Forest Park, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest Park, Washington is 122.5% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $111,273 in Lake Forest Park, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest Park, Washington is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
749% more expensive in Lake Forest Park
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Lake Forest Park, WA
Compared to Pekin, Lake Forest Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.5% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  681.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  83.2% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher