Cost of Living Calculator - Zionsville, Indiana vs Lake Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 33.1% more expensive than Zionsville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $332,772 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Zionsville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Zionsville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Zionsville, Indiana
Zionsville, IN vs Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Zionsville, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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