Cost of Living Calculator - Topeka, Kansas vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 100.0% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $150,000 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
429% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Topeka, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.0% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  570.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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