Cost of Living Calculator - Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 73.4% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $130,035 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Sioux Falls, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.4% higher
      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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  296.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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