Cost of Living Calculator - Westlake, Texas vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 41.4% cheaper than Westlake, Texas.

You would need a salary of $29,283 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Westlake, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Westlake, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Westlake, Texas
Westlake, TX vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Westlake, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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