Cities Similar to Lake Forest, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Lake Forest, IL
1. Wilmette, IL
27,026 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$907K
Rent estimate
$2,330/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Western Springs, IL
13,290 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$813K
Rent estimate
$2,340/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Oak Brook, IL
8,049 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.2M
Rent estimate
$2,170/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Highland Park, IL
30,272 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$726K
Rent estimate
$2,180/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Deerfield, IL
18,884 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$675K
Rent estimate
$2,370/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Glencoe, IL
8,570 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.5M
Rent estimate
$2,120/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Ladue, MO
8,880 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.2M
Rent estimate
$1,490/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Birmingham, MI
21,434 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$698K
Rent estimate
$1,690/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Barrington, IL
10,476 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$676K
Rent estimate
$2,370/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Des Peres, MO
9,099 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$927K
Rent estimate
$1,490/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Lake Forest
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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