Tucson, Arizona vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 64.7% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $79,047 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Tucson, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.7% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher