Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 45.2% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $27,411 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Lake Forest, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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