Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Fishers, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fishers, Indiana is 33.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $33,439 in Fishers, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fishers, Indiana is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fishers
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Fishers, IN
Compared to Lake Forest, Fishers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower