Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 49.6% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $24,183 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Lake Forest, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower

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