Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 94.2% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $291,343 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
322% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.2% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  401.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher