Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Ohio vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 107.6% more expensive than Springfield, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $155,735 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Springfield, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
485% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Springfield, Ohio
Springfield, OH vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Springfield, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.6% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,025.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher

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