Raytown, Missouri vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 85.6% more expensive than Raytown, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $241,319 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Raytown, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Raytown, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
403% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Raytown, Missouri
Raytown, MO vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Raytown, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.6% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  503.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher