Cost of Living Calculator - Poughkeepsie, New York vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 53.8% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $76,878 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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