Lake Bluff, Illinois vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 29.5% cheaper than Lake Bluff, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,886 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Bluff, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Lake Bluff, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Lake Bluff, Illinois
Lake Bluff, IL vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Lake Bluff, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower