Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Plainfield, Indiana


The cost of living in Plainfield, Indiana is 43.2% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $28,381 in Plainfield, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, 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 Plainfield
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake_Forest, CA vs Plainfield, IN
Compared to Lake_Forest, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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