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


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 23.4% cheaper than San Clemente, California.

You would need a salary of $111,040 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Clemente, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than San Clemente, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in San Clemente, California
San Clemente, CA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to San Clemente, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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