Lake Forest, California vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 48.5% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $25,743 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Lake Forest, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower