Cost of Living Calculator - Richland, Washington vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 57.3% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $117,966 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Richland, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher

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