Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Michigan City, Indiana


The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 55.0% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $22,498 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Michigan City, IN
Compared to Lake Forest, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower

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