Prospect Heights, Illinois vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 43.0% more expensive than Prospect Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,506 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Prospect Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Prospect Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Prospect Heights, Illinois
Prospect Heights, IL vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Prospect Heights, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher