Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 49.0% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $178,753 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Ann Arbor, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher