West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 82.4% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $91,206 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to West Lafayette, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.4% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  58.3% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher