Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 53.9% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $123,125 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Raleigh, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
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  53.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
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  Personal
  12.4% higher
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