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Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Lake Forest, Illinois

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 50.1% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,038 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
336% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Philadelphia, Lake Forest is:
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  50.1% higher
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  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.2% higher
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  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
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  Personal
  1.8% lower
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