West Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 83.5% more expensive than West Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $110,081 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than West Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
397% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi
West Hattiesburg, MS vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to West Hattiesburg, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.5% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  368.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher