Fishers, Indiana vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 49.5% more expensive than Fishers, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $209,336 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fishers, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Fishers, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Fishers, Indiana
Fishers, IN vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Fishers, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher