Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho San Diego, California vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 5.2% more expensive than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $78,918 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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