West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 74.3% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $883,885 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to West Lafayette, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.3% higher
      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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher