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Cost of Living Calculator - Waukesha, Wisconsin vs Lake Forest, Illinois

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 57.4% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $273,953 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Waukesha, Lake Forest is:
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  57.4% higher
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  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.3% higher
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  Utilities
  8.5% lower
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  0.6% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
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  Personal
  0.9% lower
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