Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clara, California vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 33.0% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $87,146 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Santa Clara, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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