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


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 22.6% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $38,722 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Santa Cruz, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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