Cost of Living Calculator - Ridgefield, Connecticut vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 2.9% cheaper than Ridgefield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $72,828 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Ridgefield, Connecticut
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield, CT vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Ridgefield, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% lower
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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