Cost of Living Calculator - Richardson, Texas vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 41.1% more expensive than Richardson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $169,311 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Richardson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Richardson, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Richardson, Texas
Richardson, TX vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Richardson, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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