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Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, Illinois vs Lake Forest, Illinois

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 60.7% more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $120,489 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Plainfield, Lake Forest is:
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  60.7% higher
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  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.5% higher
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  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
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  Personal
  19.4% higher
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