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Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Lake Forest, Illinois

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 77.3% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $265,917 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to West Des Moines, Lake Forest is:
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  77.3% higher
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  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.1% higher
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  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
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  Personal
  21.2% higher
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