West Hollywood, California vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 17.7% cheaper than West Hollywood, California.

You would need a salary of $164,509 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hollywood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than West Hollywood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in West Hollywood, California
West Hollywood, CA vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to West Hollywood, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% lower
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher