Cost of Living Calculator - Southbury, Connecticut vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 39.0% more expensive than Southbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $416,933 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Southbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Southbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Southbury, Connecticut
Southbury, CT vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Southbury, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.