Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 19.0% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $142,842 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Portland, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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