Lake Forest, California vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 51.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $36,659 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Lake Forest, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower