Scarsdale, New York vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 23.0% cheaper than Scarsdale, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,495 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarsdale, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Scarsdale, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Scarsdale, New York
Scarsdale, NY vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Scarsdale, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.7% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower