San Jose, California vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 26.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $36,651 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to San Jose, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
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  Personal
  5.2% higher
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