Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 33.6% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $85,479 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Tacoma, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.6% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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