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

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 11.1% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $55,532 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
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• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Santa Rosa, Lake Forest is:
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  11.1% higher
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  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% higher
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  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
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  Personal
  5.2% higher
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